Tansy

At a Glance: Name: Tansy – Meaning: the tansy flower; the plant name traces to Greek 'athanasia,' meaning immortality – Origin: English (flower name, ultimately Greek) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: TAN-zee

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Tansy is an English flower name, taken from the tansy flower. The plant's name traces back to the Greek 'athanasia,' meaning immortality, so a name that sounds like a garden word carries a Greek root underneath. If you want a botanical name with a story behind it, Tansy has one.

Meaning & Origin of Tansy

Meaning: The tansy flower; the plant name traces to Greek 'athanasia,' meaning immortality.

Origin: English (flower name, ultimately Greek).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Tansy

Phonetic: TAN-zee   IPA: /ˈtænzi/

Popularity of Tansy

Tansy reached its highest U.S. ranking in 1930, at #4506, with 6 babies given the name. In 2024 it ranked #12007 with 8 babies, so the rank has slipped while the count is a little higher, and the numbers stay small either way.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1920–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Tansy mean?

The tansy flower; the plant name traces to Greek ‘athanasia,’ meaning immortality. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tansy)

How do you pronounce Tansy?

Tansy is pronounced TAN-zee (IPA: /ˈtænzi/).

Is Tansy a popular name right now?

Tansy peaked at #4506 in 1930 and is ranked #12007 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1920–2024.)

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